As of February 9, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 70 seats. This victory marks the BJP’s return to power in Delhi after 27 years.
The party has not yet officially announced its choice for the next Chief Minister. Several prominent BJP leaders are considered potential candidates for the position:
- Parvesh Verma: He achieved a significant victory by defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. Parvesh Verma is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma and has a notable political lineage.
- Vijender Gupta: A seasoned politician, Gupta has previously served as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and has been an active member of the BJP’s Delhi unit.
- Virendra Sachdeva: Serving as the current president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, Sachdeva has played a pivotal role in the party’s recent electoral success in the capital.
- Harish Khurana: Contesting from the Moti Nagar constituency, Khurana is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana and holds significant positions within the BJP’s Delhi unit.
- Bansuri Swaraj: The daughter of the late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, Bansuri has recently entered politics and won the New Delhi seat in the Lok Sabha elections.
The final decision regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate will be made by the BJP’s central leadership. Parvesh Verma, when asked about the possibility of becoming the Chief Minister, stated that the party’s high command will make the determination.
As the situation develops, an official announcement is anticipated in the coming days.
For more insights into the potential candidates and the BJP’s victory in Delhi, you might read more.


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